MR LUKE CHRISTIAN BY CHARLIE SWINBOURNE
I was recently contacted by Charlie Swinbourne, a deaf photographer, asking if I would be open to being photographed by him. Of course, the answer was yes! I have been interviewed several times for his blog; The Limping Chicken which is the world’s most popular deaf blog and I have known Charlie for a few years now. We met at Valley Gardens in Harrogate during ‘Golden Hour’ and the photos turned out amazing, I’m so happy with them!
Let me know what you think and take a look at Charlie’s photography work here too!
© Photography: Charlie Swinbourne
MR LUKE CHRISTIAN - MEN'S SPRING 2024 LOOKBOOK
It has been a while since I created a LookBook and I have been meaning to ever since I chopped my hair off last September but life kept getting in the way but after several years, I teamed up with the amazing Sophia Carey who always manages to make me look better than I actually do in this ‘Men’s Spring 2024’ themed LookBook!
The striped blazer and trousers are separates although I was pretty pleased to have found a near perfect match. The blazer was from Moss Bros in 2017 and the trousers from ASOS in 2019. The cream blazer was from Topman back in 2016 and the cream, smart trousers again, from ASOS in 2023 and the white slim-fit shirt from Next in 2024. Let me know your thoughts below on what you think as I’d love to hear from you!
© Photography: Sophia Carey
AESOP - KARST FRAGRANCE REVIEW
Karst by Aesop is a breath of fresh air away from the typical citrusy fragrances known by the brand.
Top Notes: Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Rosemary, Sage, Cumin
Base Notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar
Karst by Aesop evokes a childhood memory of mine walking along the seafront in Mallorca with the sea-breeze gently blowing the salty, marine notes mixed with the heady scent of tobacco. Now, this doesn’t have tobacco notes within it, nor is it supposed to replicate tobacco as such but, it’s the opening of Karst that begins aquatic and fresh giving that marine feel and it’s only during the dry down of Karst where the earthier, more woody and ‘heavy’ notes come to play which evoked that particular memory of mine.
I will be honest however, as much as I loved the scent, the projection and sillage were very light almost to the point where I forgot I was wearing it which was a shame as I loved the scent! I’d perhaps say that Karst is more of a ‘skin’ scent and is better suited for those who want something quite light on the skin.
Gorgeous scent, disappointing performance.
For more details on Karst by Aesop, click here and you can find my other reviews on Aesop here also -
Gloam Fragrance Review / Eidesis Fragrance Review
Have you smelt Karst before? If so, what are your thoughts? Did you find the performance better than I did? Let me know in the comments below as I would love to hear from you!
PRADA - PARADOXE INTENSE FRAGRANCE REVIEW
Unsure of what to get for that special lady in your life for Christmas? Perhaps the latest offering by Prada may win her over with their new - Paradoxe Intense fragrance!
‘Prada Paradoxe Intense embodies an exuberant celebration of the unexpected, harmoniously balancing of strength with graceful delicacy.’
Top Notes: Pear, Neroli, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Moss, Jasmine, Neroli Essence
Base Notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla, Ambrofix, Amber, Serenolide
The opening of Paradoxe Intense begins with a fruity and creamy burst of the citrusy notes that then dries down into a richer, deeper and sensual scent with the Vanilla notes really shining through but with the Moss adding an earthy twist.
I would recommend Prada - Paradoxe Intense to the woman who is strong, fearless and isn’t afraid of fragrances that will turn heads. In terms of its longevity, this lasted upon skin between 4-6 hours and its sillage is strong, certainly packing a punch!
For more details on Prada - Paradoxe Intense, click here.
Have you smelt Prada - Paradoxe Intense before? If so, what are your thoughts? Let me know below in the comments!